---
kind: "section"
citation: "22 C.F.R. § 18.9"
title: "22"
number: "18.9"
heading: "Contents of complaint."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/22/18.9"
---

# §18.9. Contents of complaint.


A complaint shall plainly and concisely describe the allegations which constitute the basis for the proceeding. A complaint shall be deemed sufficient if it fairly informs the respondent of the charges against him/her so that the respondent is able to prepare a defense. Written notification shall be given of the place and of the time within which the respondent shall file his/her answer, which time shall not be less than 15 days from the date of service of the complaint. Notice shall be given that a decision by default may be rendered against the respondent in the event he/she fails to file an answer.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 18 U.S.C. 207, as amended, 92 Stat. 1864.

### Source

Source: 46 FR 2608, Jan. 12, 1981, unless otherwise noted.